East Maitland based PLH Accountants has been crowned winner for Champion Accounting Services in the 18th Annual Australian Small Business Champion Awards.

The Small Business Champions Awards is presented by Precedent Productions and aims to be seen as the most prestigious and comprehensive program that recognises small businesses throughout the nation.

Eligible small businesses from all over Australia submit award entries that evaluate their standards of excellence and overall success.

Representatives from a variety of industries who possess relevant experience or an understanding of the operations of a small business form the panel of judges who then shortlist the entrants into finalist categories.

PLH Accountants came out on top above twelve other highly recognised accounting firms throughout Australia in the accounting services category.

Managing Director of Precedent Productions, Steve Loe said PLH Accountants showed fantastic commitment to customer service, growth and business in 2017.

“This victory illustrates the outstanding quality of the business and is a celebration of the journey taken to reach this point in the business’ success,” Steve said.

The announcement was made at the Australian Small Business Champion Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony held at the start of April at The Westin, Sydney.

PLH Accountants has been operating as a successful and profitable business since April 2001.

Mega Save Chemist in Charlestown was also recognised in the awards, nominated winner in the pharmacy category.

Offering a unique opportunity to highlight Australia’s most outstanding small businesses, the Australian Small Business Champion Awards seeks to recognise the hard work that business owners contribute to the local community in generating employment for millions of Australians, as well as their contribution to the Australian economy.

IMAGE | PLH Accountants was awarded winner in the accounting services category.